Bobbie, thank you for your wonderful insight into what we (all) should do and say to those that gave us our start in the berner world.
Bobbie gave my family and I the most wonderful gifts of all. She gave us Branson & Zorro. And, it comes with a story of heart-break, love, friendship and unselfishness. When Branson passed from MH 3 years ago. I received a phone call about a week after his passong from Bobbie. She said that she had a litter of puppies just about ready to go home and she wanted me to come up and pick my choice. I wasn't sure if I was ready for another berner but thought, Ok I'll *just* go and look... So, with that I went to look. After spending a few hours with Bobbie and the puppies, I came home in tears because this wonderful friend of mine, (Bobbie) wanted no money for this new puppy. All Bobbie wanted was to fill my heart with love and laughter again after my incredible heart-break over losing Branson. Bobbie knew how much we loved this boy of hers, she knew the dog show travels and money spent on Branson, most of all, she knew what Branson gave to our life. Our joy, also brought happiness to Bobbie. Please know that nothing could fill the place in my heart reserved just for Branson, however what Bobbie & new baby Zorro did give us is, the bond of friendship, while always there with Bobbie & I, it only solidified that bond and no matter what it will always be, the gratitude I have for Bobbie is immeasurable!!!! With this.... These friends/breeders know how I feel but to continue with my gratitude I want to thank the following for giving me, my story of: "Where Did You Get Your Dog?".... Candy Roper: One of my best-friends. She gave us Durra and our start to this wonderful journey with BMD's.. I'm forever indebted to Candy for who I am and what I do today, it is because of you & Dura that I have laughter in my heart and all these friends to share it with.... Bobbie Hefner: Also my friend & confidant... For Branson and now, Zorro. The advice, friendship, laughter, pain and tears are and will always be, treasured! Ruben & Kim Gaeta: What can I say? The two of you are simply wonderful... No two friends could be closer than Kim & I... For "Cinder" & "Little Raisin/Wee Raisin"... Jeff & Mary Chapdelaine: Here again, what can I say? No one could EVER fill your shoes!!!! It's the bond that Mary & I share, nothing and no one could ever take that away. For "Sierra".. Our pink toed, skunk belly, pretty princess.... <giggle> ;-) Look out world cause Sierra's on her way out to steal your hearts. April Rifenburg: For being "surrogate mom" to all my berners.. Branse shines through Nitro. Our friendship is priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally, to all the breeders who give their time without hesitation to us berner owners! We wouldn't have or know this unconditional love without you!!!!! Big Berner Hugs To All.. Peg!~ Dale & Peg McQueary Thundering Pines Bernese Mtn Dogs http://www.geocities.com/thunderingpinesbernese/index.htm Northern California,,,, U.S.A.
